The first Höfner bass was designed by Walter Höfner in 1955 and first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in the spring of 1956. This was the now iconic 500/1 Violin Bass made famous by Sir Paul Mccartney who has played one since 1961. This and other models such as the Club, Verithin and President continue to be produced by Höfner an...
The first Höfner bass was designed by Walter Höfner in 1955 and first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in the spring of 1956. This was the now iconic 500/1 Violin Bass made famous by Sir Paul Mccartney who has played one since 1961. This and other models such as the Club, Verithin and President continue to be produced by Höfner and sold worldwide.
The signature model for Budge Magraw of The Cesarians. A deep 5” (12.cm) body with an arched spruce top and maple back and sides in hi-gloss black. This is one of a small batch of ex-Frankfurt guitar show Hofners that we're selling as new with full warranty but have small marks on them hence the special prices - we've tried to show any marks as best...
Recreation of the 1964 version Sustain block to give deeper tone Spruce top Maple back and sides Jatoba fretboard
Based on the classic violin basses from the 1970s, with a hollow body and wooden bridge. For those who love that band from Liverpool.
Spruce top Flame maple back and sides Tradition tea cup knobs Wooden bridge 1961 pickup spacing